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Kolkata polling day weather turns stormy with IMD yellow alert and rain across Bengal districts
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Published on 29 April 2026
IMD warns thunderstorms may disrupt vote-day travel
Ahead of phase 2 polling in Kolkata and several Bengal districts, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Kolkata residents are advised to carry umbrellas to polling stations, while Nadia, Hooghly, Medinipur and Purulia are also expected to see rainy conditions today.
- IMD issues a yellow alert for Kolkata on polling day
- Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected across districts
- Voters urged to carry umbrellas to polling stations
- Nadia, Hooghly, Medinipur and Purulia likely to be affected
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